Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney Ross Goodman graduated from the University of San Diego in 1992 and the University of Tulsa in 1995 after which he became an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves completing his service in 2000 after being promoted to the rank of Major. As a native Las Vegas, Ross returned home to open a boutique practice in 2001 and has been privileged enough to earn the respect of representing professional athletes, celebrities, doctors, lawyers and other professionals. However, Ross has been a tireless and devoted advocate for all of his clients earning top...

Nick Wooldridge is an outstanding criminal attorney based in Las Vegas. Nick is vastly experienced in criminal law and combines his equally unrivalled expertise in commercial law and litigation from his New York practice to offer his clients skilful legal guidance and representation. Nick has carved an enviable reputation for himself in the criminal defense field. He is as aggressive and formidable in the court room as he is empathic and amenable with his clients. Nick’s success in both New York and Nevada is primarily down to his high level of expertise and his total dedication to his clients....

Kyle is an attorney at De Castroverde Law Group, which specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, and immigration law. Kyle has received a community service award, clients’ choice award, and “10.0 Superb Rating.”

Kyle was born in Boston and raised in Oakland. He is a former basketball coach and current big brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada. He volunteers at Three Square Food Bank and the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law. Kyle also serves on the Board of Directors...

Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger honed his passion for defending people accused of crimes back during his undergraduate years at University of Redlands: There he make Dean's List four times and conducted extensive legal research on various timely topics such as death with dignity and marijuana decriminalization. In 2010, he served as the central research assistant for a medical marijuana academic paper that was presented at Oxford University. Adam used his time at UNLV's Boyd School of Law to continue honing his criminal defense chops. Not only did he earn cum laude honors and make the semi-finals...

Prior to founding VASEK LAW, Brian Vasek was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Michael P. Villani in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. Brian also handled hundreds of cases with the Clark County Public Defender and one of the largest criminal defense firms in the state. During that time, Brian personally resolved cases such as robbery, burglary, theft, child abuse, driving under the influence (DUI), battery domestic violence, solicitation, and possession of a controlled substance. Brian sought to provide each case the time, attention, and care it deserved to achieve the best result possible for each client....

A Firm Defined by Excellence and Experience. An experienced attorney can serve as a much-needed guide to help you navigate past these difficult issues. At Malcolm P. LaVergne & Associates, we pride ourselves on using our years of legal experience to protect our clients' interests through all stages of a legal matter. For well over a decade, attorney Malcolm LaVergne has assisted clients throughout Nevada, New York and Texas with legal issues related to topics such as: Accidents/Personal Injury Criminal Defense Divorce/Custody Civil Lawsuits Landlord/Tenant Law Our practice combines cutting-edge legal services with our passion for the...

Se habla español. Las Vegas immigration and criminal defense attorney Alexander Vail brings to Las Vegas Defense Group invaluable insight from behind enemy lines: During his prior clerkship with the Clark County District Attorney's Office's Appeals Unit, he learned firsthand how the state builds cases against defendants. Now Alexander uses this insider information to craft a proactive defense and stay one step ahead of the D.A.

An Army ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate, Alexander earned magna cum laude honors from the University of Miami School of Law. There he earned placement in Order of the Coif, served as student attorney at removal...

When it comes to providing representation that is hard-hitting and results-driven, Attorney Joey Gilbert is unwaveringly dedicated. Focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases, he truly cares about the men and women he represents. In fact, he makes himself available 24/7! As demonstrated by his perfect 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, his well-versed knowledge regarding personal injury and criminal defense law allows him to provide reliable legal services. He also has a BV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been named among the Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Before becoming...

Las Vegas Nevada criminal & DUI defense lawyer Michael Becker has been helping clients fight--and beat--their criminal and DUI charges for 22 years. Attorney Michael Becker has taken more than 90 criminal cases to trial, securing dozens of "not guilty" verdicts and hung juries. He has achieved acquittals and/or dismissals in numerous serious felony cases, including murder, child abuse, rape, drugs and prostitution. Even the police turn to Michael Becker for criminal defense representation when one of their officers gets accused of a crime: NAPSO (Nevada Association of Public Service Officers) is a client of Las Vegas Defense Group,...

You may have heard ""What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."" For criminal charges, though, there is nothing more false. If you are one of Clark County's 2 million residents, this is where you live and work. If you are one of the 40 million people who pass through Las Vegas every year, even a minor criminal charge can follow you home through background checks, driver's license suspension, extradition and more. If you are charged with a crime in Las Vegas, it's important that you exercise your right to an attorney of your choice. Your lawyer can fight for...

Attorney Josh Tomsheck is a Partner in the Las Vegas Trial Lawyer firm of Hofland & Tomsheck and heads both the Criminal Trial and Personal Injury Practice Groups for the firm. Mr. Tomsheck is a veteran Las Vegas Trial lawyer who has chosen to commit his practice to fighting for the rights of others who have been injured or charged with crimes.
Prior to forming Hofland & Tomsheck with long-time Las Vegas Attorney Bradley J. Hofland, who leads the firms Family Law and Civil Litigation practice groups, Attorney Tomsheck worked for many years as a Chief Deputy District Attorney in the...

George G. Trachtman has successfully owned and operated his own law office since 1998. Over the course of his career, he has handled thousands of criminal and personal injury cases. His dedication to helping people has been a huge factor in the success of these cases. George goes above and beyond what you’ll find with other attorneys. In addition to his normal practice, he has also served as an Alternate Judge in the Las Vegas Municipal Court and a Traffic and Small Claims Referee in the Las Vegas Justice Court.

Suffering from a serious injury? If you need legal counsel during this time, be sure to call on the trusted team at Oronoz & Ericsson LLC. Over the years, their Las Vegas personal injury firm has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. Their team has been recognized with a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating, an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, and selection to the list of Top 100 Trail Lawyers. They are passionate about representing the rights of their clients and always go above and beyond to secure the best possible outcome. From car collisions to defective products, no...

Attorney Craig Drummond is a top Trial Attorney who practices in in personal injury, auto accident, criminal defense and military defense. He specializes in helping the injured and defending the accused. For personal injury cases we are the only law firm in Nevada able to offer the Fair Fee Guarantee® and there is no fee unless we win your case.

Concerned first and foremost with the welfare of our clients, we take care to afford them the respect and attention they deserve. We offer responsive, cost-effective services, along with aggressive, professional representation.
Our office staff speaks Spanish.

Lee Hotchkin is one of the most experienced lawyers in Reno area. With over thirty-three years of experience, he is among the regions most seasoned lawyers, with an array of experience across a wide spectrum of practice areas. Lee attended both the University of California at Davis and The University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his J D. (Juris Doctor) degree in 1980. He is an active member of both the Nevada and California State Bar Associations. His legal experience includes acting as the former Senior Chief Trial Deputy of Washoe County Public Defender's...

I have successfully handled just about every type of criminal case that exists in Nevada, from petty misdemeanors to the most serious felonies, in every court in Southern Nevada. I am proud to say I have won acquittals in front of judge and jury, had more criminal charges dismissed than I can remember, saved countless criminal defendants from prison and felony conviction, and overturned a life sentence on appeal. I am passionate about criminal defense. If you are my client, I will do whatever I can, legally and ethically, to get your charges dismissed or get...

Eddie L. Gomez is the founder and president of Eddie Gomez, P.C. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 with a B.B.A. in International Business, and earned his J.D. in 2006 from the University of Houston Law Center. Mr. Gomez has represented clients throughout the State of Texas in matters ranging from consumer litigation to criminal defense. Mr. Gomez is also licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada.

Reza Athari & Associates is a law firm specializing in Immigration and Nationality Law in Las Vegas Nevada. We are a multi-jurisdictional law office and our main office is located in Las Vegas. Our immigration lawyers in Las Vegas and Utah can represent individuals or businesses throughout the United States and around the globe. Our immigration attorneys in Las Vegas and Utah have extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law. Our immigration attorneys in Las Vegas and Utah can help with cases such as obtaining green cards, naturalization, asylum, removal/deportation defense, and business or temporary visas. Our firm can...

Mary Brown is a former chief prosecutor with extensive litigation experience. She is a tenacious lawyer who uses all of her skills to obtain the best possible result for her clients. Ms. Brown worked with the Clark County District Attorney's Office for 12 years, in both the Criminal Division and Juvenile Division. She has tremendous working knowledge of criminal and child welfare law.

" DOUGLAS CRAWFORD LAW was established on January 2, 1989 under the original name of Law Offices of Douglas C. Crawford, Esq. Since that time Mr. Crawford has represented Nevadans in many areas of the law. The primary focus of the firm has been in the areas of Family Law (divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, guardianship, prenuptial agreements, etc.), Criminal Defense (DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, battery domestic violence, theft, etc.) and Personal Injury (wrongful death, auto and motorcycle accidents, collisions with 18 wheelers, pedestrian injuries, etc.). ...

Brown Law Offices is a small firm focused on State and Federal, adult and juvenile criminal defense, as well as personal injury law. Phil Brown is the owner and manager for Brown Law Offices. Practicing since 1997, Mr. Brown provides a combination of personalized attention and an aggressive litigation style to help you meet your litigation goals.

Amber Fuhriman, Esq., belongs to a rare class of Nevada attorneys who is equally competent in both criminal defense and immigration law. She has helped numerous foreigners gain permanent residency and citizenship. And when her immigrant clients face criminal charges, she knows how to defend them so as to minimize the chances of them being deported. So far Amber has accrued tremendous experience both in legal research and writing and in the courtroom. She already argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco twice, and she has been victorious on appeal to the...

David R. Fischer focuses 100% of his practice on defending clients against state and federal charges. Mr. Fischer is a graduate of the University of Tulsa College of Law. During his third year of law school, Mr. Fischer attended Pepperdine University's College of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. There, he earned a Master's Degree in Dispute Resolution. This training allows Mr. Fischer the tools and resources to effectively negotiate favorable plea deals for his clients. Whether it is litigation or settling charges outside of court, Mr. Fischer has the skills and creativity of a top-notch legal advocate.

Based in Las Vegas, Attorney Thomas Ericsson has been widely regarded as one of the most skilled and talented trial lawyers in the area. In practicing personal injury, Attorney Ericsson is passionate about bringing justice to his clients. His firm has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims. Attorney Ericsson has earned an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized time and time again for his exceptional legal services. Whether advocating for clients in the courtroom or negotiating with insurance companies, he is always prepared to fight for a favorable outcome. Learn more about his...

Attorney Alex De Castroverde is dedicated to providing clients in Las Vegas with the effective and attentive legal counsel needed to achieve success in their personal injury and criminal cases. Attorney De Castroverde was inspired to become a lawyer by his father, Attorney Waldo De Castroverde, and in 1999 he earned his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University. In 2005 he partnered with his brother, Orlando De Castroverde, to form De Castroverde Law Group, which has expanded in less than a decade to include eight attorneys and more than 20 support staff.
Attorney De Castroverde represents all types of personal...

RETAIN A FORMER POLICE OFFICER FOR YOUR DEFENSE After you have been charged with a crime, it is vital to retain a criminal defense attorney who has the experience and skill to fight your charges. Defending your case in the strongest possible way is critical to your freedom and your future. Your lawyer should have a thorough understanding of both defense and prosecution and should know exactly what a police officer can and cannot do when making an arrest. At Wolfe Law, Attorney Paul R. Wolfe brings experience unmatched by the vast majority...

Mr. Castillo practices criminal defense, appellate law, personal injury, and family law throughout Nevada at Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC. Mr. Castillo began his legal career as an extern with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, where he learned up close how the prosecution operates. Now he can anticipate their strategies in order to provide a more proactive defense for his clients. Mr. Castillo's practice extends to both the trial and appellate levels, and he has experience in all areas of criminal defense law including traffic tickets, DUI, drug offenses such as drug possession, and sex crimes such as lewdness...

Ms. McKellar graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2006. After graduation she was an intern for the Honorable Nancy Oesterle in Las Vegas Justice Court Department 6. Soon after completing her internship for the Judge, Ms. McKellar devoted her entire practice exclusively to the area of Family Law by accepting a position at Willick Law Group, where she remained until 2009. She also practiced in the area of misdemeanor offenses in criminal law. After ending her employ at The Willick Law Group, Ms. McKellar accepted a position at The Dickerson Law Group again practicing in exclusively...

I am committed to providing my clients with tireless representation for their criminal allegations in Clark County and the Las Vegas area in Southern Nevada. I believe in the importance of prompt and open communication throughout the attorney-client relationship, ensuring that my clients truly understand the process they are experiencing.
I have been practicing law since I earned my Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2002. Throughout my college experience, I was an active participant in legal activities, putting my previous education in political science to good use; I...

Jeffrey Jaeger is a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney who is dedicated to protecting the rights of men and women facing criminal charges throughout Las Vegas and the surrounding areas of Clark County. He uses his knowledge and grasp of the criminal process to help Nevada residents and out-of-state visitors fight for favorable results in their cases. He handles a variety of charges, including DUI, drug offenses, marijuana crimes, domestic violence, prostitution and solicitation, violent crimes, and more. Jeffery's interest in law began at a young age, but his dream of becoming an attorney was postponed...

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Prior to representing personal injury victims, I worked as an insurance defense attorney in law firms whose primary goal was to reduce and deny claims of injured individuals.
Working on the dark side provided me with a keen insight into how insurance companies work and a variety of tactics insurance companies use reduce and deny a claim. After seeing so many innocent victions taken advantage by insurance giants, I soon realized I could help victims of someone else's carelessness, rather than making their pain worse. It was then that I started up my own practice and began working to defend...

Karen A. Connolly, J.D. obtained a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Arizona in 1988 and her juris doctorate in law in 1991. Ms Connolly’s primary areas of practice are family law and criminal defense. She has proven her exceptional trial skills by winning felony jury trials in both federal and state court. Her acquittals have included Murder, Kidnaping, Sexual Assault and Drug cases. She recently obtained the reversal of an improper murder conviction and secured the freedom of a man wrongly convicted of murder. Through her perseverance and legal skills, Ms. Connolly saved a man’s life...

George E. Robinson is the president of G.E. Robinson Law. He is an experienced criminal defense attorney, who mostly handles Battery Domestic Violence cases in Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, North Las Vegas, Laughlin and the rest of Clark County, Nevada. He prides himself on providing the highest quality of service and support to his clients. Whether that is acting as a counselor or an aggressive advocate in litigation.

A Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer and DUI attorney, Daria A. Panoff works out of the Las Vegas office of Shouse Law Group. Daria helps defend against all kinds of criminal cases, including traffic tickets and Nevada DUI to violent felonies and drug crimes.

After becoming a submarine officer during his service in the U.S. Navy, Glenn Truitt moved on and worked for a private practice in California. He now runs Half Price Lawyers out of Las Vegas, and his firm has become one of the largest and most well-known in the city.

Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability:
If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense:
The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.